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Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

2 stars
1631 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.4
out of 5
56 reviews
Overly satisfied

For what I paid I have to admit I was extremely impressed with my stay here. Out room had a mini... See full review

  • Awesome gf
  • Feb 19, 2013
Relaxing

Stayed here one night but decided to stay longer. The room was priced better than others around.... See full review

  • C. Sunny days
  • Sep 15, 2012
Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle is located close to Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, in the heart of Mission Valley in Hotel Circle. Howard Johnson Express Inn San Diego is only few minutes away from the San Diego Airport, Balboa Park, Qualcomm Stadium, Petco Park and the beach. At the Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle we strive to offer our guests a home away from home with a Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Free High Speed Wireless Internet and Cable TV with over 70 channels including 5 HBO channels and Showtime.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Wake-up service
FAX
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Microwave
Cribs available
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

32.7587 -117.1785
Area description
Business district

Nearby points of interest

  • Heritage Park: 0.8 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 1 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 1 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 1 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 2.1 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 2.3 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 2.4 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 2.4 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 2.5 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 2.5 mi
  • Botanical Building: 2.5 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 2.5 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 2.6 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 2.6 mi
  • Heritage Park: 0.8 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 1 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 1 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 1 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 2.1 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 2.3 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 2.4 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 2.4 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 2.5 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 2.5 mi
  • Botanical Building: 2.5 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 2.5 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 2.6 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 2.6 mi
  • San Diego Automotive Museum: 2.6 mi
  • Firehouse Museum: 2.6 mi
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum: 2.7 mi
  • Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 2.7 mi
  • Sea World: 2.9 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 3 mi
  • Hospitality Point: 3.3 mi
  • Childrens Museum of San Diego: 3.4 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter: 3.8 mi
  • PETCO Park: 3.8 mi
  • Belmont Park: 4.3 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 4.5 mi
  • Sunset Cliffs: 4.7 mi
  • Family Fun Center: 5.1 mi
  • Sorrento Valley: 9.1 mi
  • Chula Vista Nature Center: 9.4 mi
  • California Center For The Arts Museum: 25.3 mi
  • Legoland: 26.8 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (56)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Overall score

3 / 5
6 out of 56
Amenities:
2.2
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3

50% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
StudeDave
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 15, 2013

not at all what I was expecting...

I don't know if I got the one room that sucked, or what!!! My first issue was the door that didn't seem to fit the door frame very well. Then I noticed the ratty furniture- I think every piece was broken in some way. Even a couple of the hangers were patched up!!! On the night stand that had seen better days I found the TV remote that only partially worked. No worries- a few of the channels I wanted to watch (local TV mind you) were too fuzzy to watch anyway!!! But the fridge worked great- it ran all night long and had everything I put in it frozen solid by morning!!! I think my favorite part was the 7AM wake up call from the grounds maintenance staff next door... All in all- it was a place to sleep, but that was about it- as long as that wake up call suits your schedule!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

2
Eddieotr
Florida
Oct 29, 2012

bare minimum

I expected better being that this is a Howard Johnson

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

San Diego is a friendly and clean city.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

1
WillT
Seattle, WA
Feb 6, 2012

Not staying there again

Good location and inexpensive, plus the continental breakfast. Those are the good things. Now, the bad: -motion sensor lights in the room kept turning on in the middle of the night -hotel is ON FREEWAY and there it sounds like it. You can hear all of the freeway noise from these very uninsulated rooms. I will not be staying here again. It was actually quieter in the rental car while I was ON the freeway than in this room. NOT recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

5
Weekend Wanderer
Phoenix Arizona
Nov 8, 2011

A nice surprise

The room was clean and quiet, with plenty of towels. Continental breakfast area was clean and well stocked. Check in & out was quick and professional. One of the best experiences I've had on Motel Circle.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

5
Travel GuyIII
California
Sep 16, 2011

Good Stay

Howard Johnson's at Diego's Hotel Circle was a great stay. Room was clean, convenient and at a great rate. Staff was friendly and helpful. No complants here. I would stay here again. This is not a 5 star hotel, but room was fine and staff and friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Very convenient to beaches and downtown.

Review of Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Anywhere, USA
Jul 20, 2010

Nice place

I went to visit friends for San Diego Pride weekend. The location and price range were the most important considerations for selecting this hotel. I arrived earlier than anticipated but the staff was very accommodating and got me a room rather quickly. The only suggestion to pass along is that the hotel has an arrangement with a taxi cab operator and the fare to and from the San Diego airport is set at a fixed price of $21.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

15 minute drive from Balboa park and the zoo.

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